Override passes, thank you MPS voters

Mesa Public Schools residents passed the district's override election. According to the Maricopa County recorder's office, there were 23,804 yes votes (57.71 percent) and 17,444 no votes (42.29 percent).

The measure was first approved by voters in 1995 and then renewed in 2000 and 2005. The renewal of the override by voters will continue funding for programs currently serving district students, including: